latte
Latte (noun) means a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, usually topped with a little foam. Example: “She ordered a large oat-milk latte on her way to work.”
How to use latte
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA milky espresso-based coffee drink (or a similar drink made with tea or another flavoring).
Word forms
lattes plural, lattes plural
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She ordered a large oat-milk _____ on her way to work.
Etymology
Shortened from Italian caffè latte, literally "milk coffee".
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What does “latte” mean?
The word “latte” means a coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, usually topped with a little foam. In plain terms, a milky espresso-based coffee drink (or a similar drink made with tea or another flavoring).
How do you pronounce “latte”?
“Latte” is pronounced LAH-tay (/ˈlɑ.teɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “latte” in a sentence?
Here is “latte” used in a sentence: “She ordered a large oat-milk latte on her way to work.”
What part of speech is “latte”?
“Latte” is a noun.
Where does the word “latte” come from?
The word “latte” comes from Italian. Shortened from Italian caffè latte, literally "milk coffee".
Is “latte” a common word?
“Latte” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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